Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as Uttar Pradesh continues to promote good governance, public welfare and public participation, the Uttar Pradesh Regional Branch of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) has achieved a significant milestone at the national level.
The national headquarters of the institute has approved the conferment of the award for the Best Regional/Local Branch in the country for the year 2025-26 on the UP Regional Branch. This recognition acknowledges outstanding work in the field of public administration, institutional commitment and active contributions to matters related to public interest.
The Indian Institute of Public Administration, established by the Government of India, works to raise awareness of issues related to democracy, public welfare, good governance and public participation. In addition to its headquarters in New Delhi, the institute has regional and local branches across the country.
The Uttar Pradesh Regional Branch operates from Lucknow and receives a grant from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, special emphasis is being laid in the state on transparent administration, an accountable governance system and the effective implementation of public welfare schemes. In this context, the active functioning of institutions associated with public administration and initiatives for capacity building strengthen the broader concept of good governance.
This recognition received by IIPA’s UP branch is also significant for efforts related to discourse, training and public participation in the field of public administration in the state.
The collective efforts of senior administrative officers associated with the branch, academicians, members, employees and intern students, under the leadership of R. Ramani, retired Chief Secretary and President of the institute’s Uttar Pradesh Regional Branch, have been regarded as an important foundation for this achievement. This recognition demonstrates the institute’s commitment to excellence in its functioning, continuous improvement and effective contributions to issues concerning society.
According to the information issued by the institute’s national headquarters, the award for the Best Branch for the year 2025-26 will be presented by the Vice President of India and President of IIPA at the Annual General Body Meeting to be held on October 31, 2026, at the IIPA campus in New Delhi.
K. Ravinder Naik, Honorary Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Regional Branch and retired IAS officer, described this achievement as the result of the collective efforts of the branch’s members, employees and students. This national-level recognition will not only bring renewed recognition to institutional efforts related to public administration in Uttar Pradesh but will also encourage continued active contributions to the areas of good governance and public welfare.
Uttar Pradesh Regional Branch receives the national award for the best branch for the year 2025-26
Vice President and IIPA President to present the award at the Annual General Body Meeting to be held at the IIPA campus in New Delhi on October 31
